Coast Trek: Ages 10-12

Must have completed 4th grade and turn 10 by June 1st

Join MarineQuest as we travel back in time to the age of giant prehistoric sharks and discover how North Carolina’s coast has changed over the years. While time traveling through our coastal habitats back to the future, Trekkies will use the tools of oceanography, meteorology and paleontology to experience first-hand how hurricanes and other forces of nature have created the coastline that we see today. Discover some of the key marine organisms inhabiting our coastal waters and learn about the importance of conserving our coastline for sustainable fisheries.

Field excursions include:

Highlights include:

Travel by boat to a barrier island; go kayaking; participate in boogie board oceanography; use shallow water snorkeling to observe coastal erosion; improve your map skills; learn how to use GPS to make a beach profile and mapping marine debris; take core samples for geologic analysis; use weather instruments; build a model wind turbine; try surf fishing; each week will focus on a different marine species including whales, sea turtles, sharks, flounder, etc... and their interaction with the physical environment.

What a great time William had at camp! He was in Coast Trek and it was his first time away from home. From his excitement, I believe that he had a wonderful time. Not only that - he learned a great deal and it sparked his already great interest in marine biology/geology." -Richard H., parent

Program Dates and Tuition

Day of Week:

Sunday / Monday - Friday

Time:

8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Pick up/final presentation on Friday is at 12:30 p.m.

Residential students must arrive on Sunday at 3 p.m. while commuting
students join the program Monday at 8 a.m.

Staff / Child Ratio:

1:10

Location:

UNCW Campus - drop off at Isaac Bear parking lot

Summer 2015 Dates:

Session 1: June 14 - 19 (Sharks)

Session 2: June 21 - 26 (Whales/Turtles)

Session 3: July 5 - 10 (Sharks)

Session 4: July 12 - 17 (Whales/Turtles)

Session 5: July 19 - 24 (Sharks)

Session 6: July 26 - 31 (Whales/Turtles)

Commuter Tuition:

$390

Residential Tuition:

$700

Gender:

Co-ed

Program Application & Registration

You must register by 5:00pm the Tuesday before your program is to begin.

To complete the teacher recommendation, please have your teacher click here to submit their teacher recommendation.

Please Note:A completed application does not register you for your program. All applications will first be reviewed by the MarineQuest Staff and upon acceptance, you will receive an e-mail explaining the next step in the registration process.

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